Battery seems to die fairly quickly and drains even while charging (might just be the charging cable). Will try and buy a new charger to see how it fairs. I did buy this "used like-new" so it does have very minor cometic issues and came with just the watch in bubble wrap and the charging cable and was only at about 2-3% when i turned it on...which may have been the issue when trying to charge it. I dont mind the cosmetic issues, i care more about functionality. I'll post updated review after trying a new charger. Update: I recieved my new charger a couple days ago. With a few setting chnages my watch lasts about a day and a half, but i normally juice it up till its 100% before bed which takes about an hour or so. I mainly use it for fitness/ sleep tracking and havent had any issues. Its a nice sized watch. So far no more complaints from me. As an exApple user of 10+ years i can confidently say Im glad I made the switch to Samsung! Read more
Nice buy. Works well. Dependable. Connects easily Read more
Works well with my Samsung S22, no issues with connectivity at all. Has a fantastic battery life that exceeds a full day and a half. Was a great buy, and tracks pretty accurately. I use it to track my sleep, and my workouts. It even reminds me to be active if I've been sitting too long. Only minor issue is I can't clean the edges of the watch, and there's no youtube videos on how to keep the watch face edges from collecting dirt or debris. It's collecting around the face of the watch, but it's clearly well loved. Wish I knew how to clean it though! Read more
I recently purchased the SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm Bluetooth Smartwatch), and overall, I’m quite impressed. Here are the things I love about it: Intuitive Setup: Getting started was straightforward, from installing apps to connecting and creating accounts. Everything synced seamlessly. Tracking: While my primary goal was to track physical activity, I was pleasantly surprised by its sleep monitoring feature. It not only tracks my sleep patterns but also offers tips to improve consistency, which is incredibly helpful. Personalization: It’s easy to change watch faces or swap out bands, making it adaptable to any style or situation. Automatic Activity Recognition: The watch impressively tracks my activities automatically, even when I forget to set up a workout. Whether I’m walking, rowing, following a workout video, or simply tidying up around the house, it picks up my movements accurately without manual input. Convenient Alarm Syncing: I also love how it syncs with my phone alarm. As autumn settles in here in Illinois, mornings can be dark, and alarms are easy to miss. The watch vibrates along with my phone alarm, making it harder to ignore and ensuring I get up on time. What Could Be Improved: Blood Pressure Tracking: While this isn’t Samsung’s fault, I wish the US allowed blood pressure monitoring on this device. I have another watch from Temu with this feature, and it’s incredibly useful for seeing trends and understanding how different events impact my stress levels. It encourages me to manage stress more effectively rather than compartmentalize it. Battery Life: The battery longevity is a bit disappointing. I primarily use the watch for fitness, sleep tracking, and basic functions like stress measurement. Given my moderate usage, I expected the battery to last longer between charges, but I find myself needing to recharge it at least daily - as frequently as my phone. Final Thoughts: Despite these minor drawbacks, the Galaxy Watch 5 is well worth the investment. It’s reliable, versatile, and convenient, and I believe it will last a long time. I would definitely buy it again. Read more
The watch quickly connected to my phone app. It keeps good track of my steps and pulse rate. I like the ECG feature on the watch. Read more
I was hesitant to write this review because I was planning on returning the watch due to the heinous software consistency but for some reason they are allowed to put a longer return window on the Amazon return date than they actually accept. So now I am stuck with this piece of junk. That being said it is more than deserving of a one star review. If you like watches that one major feature upgrade than their counterparts but the feature absolutely does not work accurately or give you the option to check it 90% of the time I would like to introduce you to the skin temperature feature on this watch. Some how the most basic features for a smart watch is also incredibly unreliable and unavailable most of the time, this would be the heart rate monitor. Oh and I hope you like connectivity issues because that is all you are going to get with this. In the first 2 months of trying this product out it got disconnected from my phone 4 times and took days to reconnect. ( I have an android) sure this thing counts your steps but it counts a different amount then the feature my phone already includes so now I have to wonder which one is wrong. And beware the "WiFi battery saving feature" for some reason since the device would die much faster if it was constantly using WiFi it only uses WiFi when prompted to through specific settings/user interaction. But if course if we are having connectivity issues with everything else how surprising is it that this junky watch can't decide whether it should actually preform it's automatic setting tasks because it is capable of consistently reconnecting to the WiFi then updating these apps or tracking widgets... What ever, literally don't even try streaming anything Spotify and audiobooks that aren't downloaded are never going to consistently play for more than 2 mins. But don't worry you also won't have enough space to download music or books or too many apps, even though every app seems to need a second widget or app to operate on the watch... Honestly not even sure how this watch is very usable it's like having a disappointment strapped to your wrist at all times. I just wish they would have honoured their window of return that was printed in bold every time I went to the return center but they are allowed to put a completely different one half way down the return instructions list. Not all of us have the time to thoroughly read the return instructions until we are ready to return... When I thought was during the return window... Very misleading Read more
